Arsene Wenger got the "strong response" he was looking for in Turkey as Arsenal put the criticism of recent days behind them to trounce Galatasaray in the Champions League.

A tepid performance at Stoke led to a 3-2 defeat and anger being directed the Frenchman's way, with a video emerging of fans aiming aggressive abuse at the 65-year-old as the players boarded the train home.

In the build-up to the Galatasaray game, Wenger called from a strong response to Saturday's disappointment and got the performance he desired from his players with a 4-1 win in their final Group D match.

Galatasaray were impressively seen off at the Turk Telekom Arena, where doubles from Aaron Ramsey and Lukas Podolski helped to make amends for the Britannia Stadium debacle.

"We gave a strong response from the start," Wenger said afterwards.

"We looked dangerous every time we won the ball back, we had good penetration, we scored good goals and until half-time I feel we were very strong.

"(In the) second half we suffered a bit more for two reasons - some players had not enough competitive games and especially I had to take two players off.

"We were a bit more lightweight in the second half in midfield, but, overall, it was a strong performance."

Galatasaray v Arsenal - player ratings

Galatasaray v Arsenal - player ratings

1/24
Sinan Bolat: 5

Was left shellshocked by the Gunner’s dominance in the first half. Showed courage in trying to command his area when the crosses were flying in - but ultimately had a night he will want to forget.

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2/24
Alex Telles: 5

Tried to push forward in the opening stages but was another who was blown away by the Londoners powerful start.

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3/24
Hakan Balta: 5

Fluffed an early chance when he steered a right foot shot across goal and was another who never looked comfortable under the visitors' intensity.

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4/24
Semih Kaya: 5

Booked on the hour and was lucky to escape a second yellow moments later after a poor challenge on Campbell.

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5/24
Tarik Camdal.: 3

Showed flashes of inspiration on his left foot but too often made the wrong choice. Dispirited performance saw him subbed at half time.

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6/24
Felipe Melo: 5

Influential in orchestrating his team’s passing in early exchanges but overwhelmed by the Gunners' power. Booked to complete a miserable night for the supposed enforcer who looked anything but.

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7/24
Wesley Sneijder: 6

Threatened Szczesny’s goal with a shot in the opening stages but faded dramatically. Often frustrated at his lack of options but unable to influence proceedings even if his powerful late free kick showed his undoubted class .

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8/24
Bruma: 5

Reduced to firing long shots well over the bar. Slow out of the blocks and was looking for the final whistle long before it arrived.

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9/24
Emre Colak: 4

Ineffective and too often uninterested. Movement was poor and first touch unimpressive. Not a good night.

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10/24
Burak Yilmaz: 4

Free kicks flattered to deceive as did his overall play. Ineffective and uninterested as was underlined by his half-time removal.

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11/24
Umut Bulut: 5

Frequently ambitious in his shooting, but chose the wrong options when well placed in the final third. Unlucky with a flicked header before the interval but was overrun by the visitors.

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12/24
Wojciech Szczesny: 6

Very little to do but always kept his concentration. Good distribution on a quiet night.

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13/24
Mathieu Debuchy: 7

Will have feared a far greater test as he looked for match fitness but will be pleased he got 75 first team minutes under his belt without being unduly exerted. Understandably looked tired as he felt the pace in the later stages. Booked.

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14/24
Per Mertesacker: 7

Easy night after his nightmare at Stoke. Superb saving challenge yards out from his line as he threw his body in front of Bulut’s close range strike to deny a goal. Never troubled in the air or on the deck.

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Calum Chambers: 7

Looked far more assured than he did at Stoke. Always determined and kept his shape well. A good experience for the youngster.

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16/24
Hector Bellerin: 6

Early challenge helped Balta pull his shot wide and always looked to push on and provide a pacy attacking option on the flank - even if he left gaps behind him at times.

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17/24
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 7

Showed his trademark surging runs when he powered through the heart of the Gala defence before feeding Ramsey for his goal. Harnessed finesse and strength as he played with a point to prove. Outstanding in the first half.

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18/24
Mathieu Flamini: 7

Booked for a late challenge in the opening stages but his combative nature wasn’t required as his more attacking colleague won the game in the opening half. Subbed on 45 minutes.

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19/24
Aaron Ramsey: 8

Showed his impressive engine by running 40 yards to slot the ball home for Arsenal’s second. Showed great technique and improvisation when he volleyed into the top corner from 30 yards before the half hour. Influential and dangerous as he bossed the midfield in the first half.

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20/24
Joel Campbell: 6

Offered a flash of Thierry Henry when opening his body up in a one on one with Bolat. Unfortunately the comparison ended there as his shot flew wide. Disappointing.

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21/24
Yaya Sanogo: 6

Industrious, and showed great willing, but his lack of effective movement and leggy technique saw him mired in the Gala defence.

22/24
Lukas Podolski:

Showed his hammer of a left foot in the second minute as he shot gave Bolat no chance. Almost repeated the feat in the 19th minute when he powered in a shot which clipped the bar. Always lively and interested - rewarded by his second goal with the last kick of the game. Booked.

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23/24
Zelalem Gedion: 6

On for Ramsey for his Champions League debut playing just behind Sanogo. Showed nice touch and vision. Still a lot to learn but will have enjoyed the experience.

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24/24
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 6

Moved into Flamini’s role as he reduced the team’s average age significantly. Wasn’t intimated and showed lots of youthful promise.

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Wenger explained both were precautionary measures and that they should be fit to face Newcastle this weekend - a particular relief when it comes to Ramsey.

The Wales international has struggled to hit the heights he reached last term but performed impressively in Istanbul, where he followed up a neat first goal with an exquisite second.

Ramsey's effort from 30 yards even led to applause from the home fans, but would have incurred Wenger's wrath had he failed to hit the target.

"Honestly, I felt at the time when he took the decision that it was not the best decision," the Frenchman said, smiling. "But he proved me wrong."

The quality of Ramsey's goal was not the only surprise to Wenger, who was taken aback by the ease in which his side won. At one stage it looked like they could get the six-goal or better margin of victory which would topple leaders Borussia Dortmund if - as they did - the Germans drew.

"(I did not think it was possible) at the start of the game, but at half-time yes," Wenger said.

"But after we were had to take Ramsey and Flamini off, it was too much for us to hope that we could score six.

"We were closer to conceding one or two more in the second half and we defended very well.

"We still had our opportunities but some decisions around the box went against us in the second half, but we tried."